Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 11 September 2025
The Inter-School Chess Tournament for U-17 girls of the Sri Vijaya Puram Educational Zone was organised on 10th September 2025, at Teachers’ Home, VIP Road. The event was organized by the Deputy Education Officer, South Andaman.
Mr. Biswanath Sen, AD Sports (SYA), inaugurated the tournament by making the first move on the top board, marking the official start of the competition.
After five rounds of intense play, Tanisha Raj of VKV Lamba Line emerged as the champion. R Shruti of Carmel Senior Secondary School and S Bhavishya of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Aberdeen, secured the second and third positions, respectively.
The tournament showcased remarkable talent among young chess players in the region, highlighting the growing interest in the sport among schoolgirls.
